Berberine – 60 Capsules extract from the Amur cork tree • at least 98% berberine in the extract • with zinc and vitamin B1 • food supplement
Amur cork tree extract supplies the berberine. Alongside the botanical extract, L Cell includes zinc and vitamin B1. Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism; vitamin B1 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Formula details: Each daily dose provides 600 mg Amur cork tree extract, standardised to at least 98% berberine.
- In-house development and production: L Cell develops and manufactures its supplements in its own laboratory in Vilnius, Lithuania.
- Independent lab testing: L Cell commissions regular independent tests for declared ingredient levels, heavy metals and other contaminants.
- 2 capsules daily, 15–30 minutes before a meal. Approximately 30 days per pack. Hypromellose (HPMC) capsules, made without gelatine.
Berberine capsules: Amur cork tree extract
Why are the health claims about the added nutrients? We do not have an authorised health claim for berberine that we can use in this product description. The benefits stated here therefore refer to the added vitamins and minerals. Our FAQ explains how research differs from an authorised health claim.
Amur cork tree extract, with zinc and vitamin B1. Berberine is a plant compound found in the extract L Cell uses for these capsules. Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism, while vitamin B1 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Both nutrients have their own entries in the composition table.
At least 98% berberine in the extract. This standardised specification means every 100 mg of extract provides at least 98 mg of berberine. It describes the ingredient’s composition, rather than absorption or the effectiveness of the finished supplement.
Two capsules. No measuring or mixing. Take the daily dose with water. The shells are made from hypromellose, also known as HPMC, rather than gelatine. Swallowing them whole avoids having to mix or taste the powder inside. Find the directions under How to use and more detail in the FAQs.
60 capsules, lasting approximately 30 days at two capsules daily. The daily dose supplies 600 mg of extract; this is the amount in two capsules. The berberine content depends on the extract’s declared standardisation.
Compare the whole formula. The botanical source, extract standardisation, added nutrients and directions all matter. Two scoops and two capsules are different measures; compare the amount of each ingredient in the recommended daily dose.
Check suitability before taking berberine. If you take medication, speak to your doctor or pharmacist first: berberine can affect how medicines work. The safety information and FAQs explain who should avoid it.
Who might prefer this format?
- Those who prefer capsules. The dose is pre-measured, with no drink or food to prepare.
- Vegans and vegetarians. L Cell labels these capsules as vegan. The same safety precautions apply to vegan supplements.
Suitability
Important information
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
- Food supplements should not replace a varied diet. A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important for good health.
- Keep out of the reach of young children.
- If you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before use. Show them the full ingredient list and details of any other supplements you take.
Berberine precautions: Not recommended for children or adolescents, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people with diabetes, liver disease or heart disease. If you take any medication, do not start berberine without an assessment by your doctor or pharmacist.
What makes the capsule format different?
A specified botanical source, standardised extract and two added nutrients. These details help you compare formulas, alongside the format, directions and berberine precautions.
- Amur cork tree extract. The botanical name is Phellodendron amurense. This is an extract rather than ground whole plant material.
- At least 98% berberine in the extract. Standardisation describes the proportion in this ingredient, rather than the whole finished product.
- 600 mg of extract per two-capsule dose. The added nutrients are listed separately in the table.
- Zinc and vitamin B1. Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism; vitamin B1 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- HPMC capsule shells. Hypromellose contains no gelatine. Swallow the capsules with water.
- Approximately 30 days per pack. At the recommended two capsules daily.
- Vegan. L Cell identifies this as a formula without animal-derived ingredients.
- In-house development and production. L Cell describes its own laboratory in Vilnius, Lithuania.
- Independent laboratory checks. Each report identifies the sample, tests performed and substances measured.
- Prefer a format without capsules? Explore berberine powder for mixing into savoury food. Its page includes preparation ideas and the directions for that format.
If zinc is your main priority, browse our zinc supplements to compare sources and amounts. This helps you choose between a product primarily for zinc intake and one that also contains a botanical extract.
What is berberine, and what does 98% extract mean?
Berberine is an alkaloid found in several plants. Alkaloids are a group of plant compounds; the term alone does not describe a suitable dose or establish safety. L Cell uses Amur cork tree extract, botanically known as Phellodendron amurense, for these capsules.
Standardisation helps you read an extract label accurately. At least 98% means a minimum of 98 mg berberine per 100 mg extract. This specification applies to the botanical ingredient, separately from the shell, zinc and vitamin B1. It does not tell you how much the body absorbs.
Two capsules supply 600 mg of extract, equivalent to at least 588 mg of berberine at the declared minimum 98% concentration. This is calculated from the composition details. Total capsule weight also includes the other ingredients and the shells, so it differs from the weight of berberine itself.
To compare with the powder, start with the recommended daily dose and individual ingredient amounts. Capsules offer a pre-measured format; the shell itself does not demonstrate stronger effects or better absorption.
Why include zinc and vitamin B1?
- The two added nutrients have functions of their own. Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism and normal macronutrient metabolism — the processing of nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
- Vitamin B1, also called thiamin, contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and the normal functioning of the nervous system. Its separate entry in the table helps you compare your intake across any other supplements you take.
- The stated dose contains 1.5 mg of zinc and 0.165 mg of vitamin B1, each providing 15% of its nutrient reference value, or NRV. NRVs help you compare vitamin and mineral amounts on labels.
- NRVs provide a reference for nutrient amounts. Zinc and vitamin B1 have different NRVs, so identical percentages correspond to different weights. No NRV has been established for berberine; the figures for zinc and vitamin B1 do not apply to it.
- When taking more than one supplement, check for vitamins and minerals that appear in several products. Show your doctor or pharmacist the complete formulas, rather than just the main botanical ingredient. With berberine, possible medicine interactions also need consideration.
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Biohacking uses science, technology and changes to everyday habits to explore how the body and mind function. It can include adjustments to diet, sleep and exercise, meditation, breathing exercises or tracking selected measurements. Supplements are only one part of that wider picture.
What does biohacking involve?
- Food: a varied diet, regular eating habits and an understanding of nutrient intake.
- Sleep and rest: keeping track of sleep duration, bedtimes and time to rest during the day.
- Movement: regular activity that suits your fitness and circumstances.
- Tracking: a diary, app or wearable device to record habits and how they change.
Keeping a record helps you see what has changed in your routine. Alter your diet, exercise and several supplements at once, and it becomes harder to identify what made a difference. Consistency and a clear record of what you take are useful starting points.
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Compare ingredients, quantities and directions, rather than relying on a product name alone. With L Cell supplements, look at the main ingredients, added vitamins and minerals, powder or capsule format, and laboratory documentation. A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle remain the foundation.
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L Cell: its own laboratory and independent checks
L Cell develops and manufactures food supplements. The brand identifies its own laboratory in Vilnius, Lithuania, as the place where its formulas are made. That gives customers a traceable production location and a clearer picture of the company behind the range.
The range includes glycine with NAC, botanical extracts containing quercetin or resveratrol, and mineral supplements. Many products come as both powders and capsules. Choose the format that suits your routine, while checking the specific ingredients and daily dose for each pack.
Independent laboratories regularly check declared content and unwanted substances, including heavy metals and mycotoxins. Content testing measures the substances analysed; contaminant testing looks for unwanted impurities. Results apply to the sample and tests identified in the laboratory report.
The brand’s documentation also includes GMP and ISO 22000:2018 certificates issued to Longevita Lab and H Drop B.V. Their stated scope covers the development and sale of food supplements and snack foods. They document defined procedures and management systems; ingredient quantities require separate analytical testing.
In-house development and manufacture
L Cell identifies its own Vilnius laboratory as the site where it develops and makes supplements. You can trace the range beyond the brand name to a specific production location.
Powders or capsules
Many formulas are available in both formats. Choose between mixing into a drink and swallowing capsules, then check each ingredient amount against the recommended daily dose for that particular product.
Independent laboratory testing
Analysis covers declared ingredients and unwanted impurities. The report identifies what was measured and which sample was tested, giving you specific information about the material examined.
GMP and ISO 22000:2018
The published certificates cover the stated scope of development and sales. ISO 22000:2018 concerns food safety management systems; a laboratory analysis provides the separate evidence for ingredient quantities in a tested product.
Ingredients
Amur cork tree extract (containing at least 98% berberine), zinc, thiamin (vitamin B1), vegan hypromellose (HPMC) capsule shell.
Amounts per two-capsule dose
| Substance | Amount per 2 capsules | |
|---|---|---|
| Amur cork tree extract (98% berberine) | 600 mg | * |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg | 15% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.165 mg | 15% |
NRV = nutrient reference value. * NRV not established. The percentages shown apply to zinc and vitamin B1.
How to use
- Take 2 capsules daily, 15–30 minutes before a meal.
- Swallow whole with water.
- One pack lasts approximately 30 days at the recommended daily dose.
Storage
- Store in a cool, dark place, out of the reach of young children.
- Check the pack for the best-before date and follow its storage instructions.
Berberine capsule questions, answered
Why do the health claims refer to the added nutrients?
Research findings and authorised health claims serve different purposes. Studies investigate substances under specific conditions. Health claims used to sell foods must meet EU requirements; the existence of a study alone is not enough.
We do not have an authorised claim for berberine that we can use here. Instead, we explain the ingredients, their sources and how to take the product. The added vitamins and minerals have authorised functions that can be stated when the conditions of use are met. Those contributions belong to the named nutrients, rather than automatically applying to the main ingredient or the complete blend.
Is berberine the same as Amur cork tree extract?
Berberine is a specific plant compound; the extract is the ingredient that contains it. L Cell specifies Amur cork tree extract with at least 98% berberine. The plant name identifies the source, while the percentage describes the berberine content of the extract.
Check what the milligram amount refers to. An extract amount of 600 mg at a minimum 98% berberine concentration corresponds to at least 588 mg berberine. The percentage alone does not demonstrate better absorption or greater effects.
Should I choose berberine powder or capsules?
Consider preparation, taste and extract amount. Measure the powder and stir it into savoury food. Capsules are swallowed whole with water, with no food preparation needed.
L Cell lists 700 mg of extract per powder dose and 600 mg per two capsules. Two scoops and two capsules therefore do not provide the same amount. Compare the composition and directions for each pack rather than assuming one format must be stronger.
How much extract is in one capsule?
The table lists 600 mg of Amur cork tree extract per two capsules. That works out at 300 mg extract per capsule. With at least 98% berberine, this corresponds to at least 294 mg berberine per capsule, calculated from the declared composition.
The recommended daily dose remains two capsules. A per-capsule figure helps you compare products; it does not change the directions. The extract, berberine and added nutrients are distinct: zinc and vitamin B1 have their own entries in the table.
Why does L Cell add zinc and vitamin B1?
Each nutrient contributes something specific. Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate and macronutrient metabolism. Vitamin B1 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and the normal functioning of the nervous system. These contributions belong to the named mineral and vitamin.
The table lists 1.5 mg of zinc and 0.165 mg of vitamin B1, each at 15% NRV. This does not establish that the combination amplifies berberine’s effects. Include any other sources of these nutrients when reviewing your supplement intake.
When should I take berberine capsules, and how long does a pack last?
Take two capsules daily, 15–30 minutes before a meal, with water. A pack of 60 lasts approximately 30 days. The composition table gives the amounts in two capsules: the full recommended daily dose.
Keep to this product’s directions rather than schedules found in discussions. Other products can have different formulas and instructions. If you take medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist to assess berberine before starting it.
Can I take berberine with medication?
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before starting berberine. It can affect how medicines work. Its botanical origin and availability as a food supplement do not rule out interactions.
Bring a list of all medicines and supplements, including doses, together with the complete ingredient list for this product. Do not stop prescribed medicines or change their doses yourself. Food supplements do not replace treatment, and a laboratory test on an ingredient does not exclude medicine interactions.
Who should avoid berberine?
Berberine is not recommended for children or adolescents, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people with diabetes, liver disease or heart disease. Possible adverse effects, interactions and gaps in safety information are relevant to these groups.
A vegan label or plant origin does not establish suitability for everyone. Health conditions and regular medication require an individual assessment. If you experience adverse effects, stop taking the product and consult a doctor or pharmacist.
What are the capsule shells made from, and can I open them?
The shells are hypromellose, or HPMC, rather than gelatine. This material makes the capsules suitable for a vegan formula. Inside is the extract with zinc and vitamin B1; the shell is not an additional active botanical ingredient.
Take the capsules whole with water, as directed. We do not recommend opening them as an alternative way to take this product. If you prefer not to swallow capsules, explore berberine powder and its food-mixing suggestions. Follow the powder’s own recommended dose.
What do laboratory reports and certificates show?
Content testing and contaminant testing answer different questions. One measures the amount of a substance; the other checks for unwanted substances such as heavy metals or mycotoxins, compounds produced by certain moulds. Each report defines the tests and results for its sample.
Check the sample, date and tests listed. Testing an ingredient does not automatically mean the complete finished supplement was tested. GMP and ISO 22000:2018 relate to specified procedures and management systems; they do not establish berberine’s clinical effects or suitability alongside medication.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Glucose Metabolism & Blood Sugar |
|---|---|
| EAN: | 4779060270123 |
| Product type: | Food supplement |
| Format: | Capsules |
| Contents: | 60 capsules |
| Recommended daily dose: | 2 capsules |
| Number of daily doses: | 30 |
| Source of the main ingredient: | Amur cork tree extract |
| Main ingredients per 2 capsules: | Amur cork tree extract (98% berberine): 600 mg |
| Zinc per 2 capsules: | 1.5 mg |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) per 2 capsules: | 0.165 mg |
| Capsule shell: | Hypromellose (HPMC), without gelatine |
| Suitable for: | Vegan-Gluten free-Soy free-Nut free-Lactose free-GMO free-Low carb-Paleo-Keto |
| Manufacturer: | L Cell Ltd. |
| Country of origin: | EU |
| Storage: | Store in a cool, dark place, out of the reach of young children . |
| Exclusive distributor for the Czech Republic: | Pravé Bio |
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L Cell is a Lithuanian food supplement brand with its own laboratory in Vilnius. Its range includes botanical extracts, amino acids and mineral supplements, with many products available as both powders and capsules.
Pravé Bio is the exclusive L Cell distributor for the Czech Republic. Our product pages set out the ingredients, quantities per daily dose, directions and available laboratory documents, so you can compare the details of each pack. Read about the maker and its documentation here, or explore the L Cell supplement range to choose a product.
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- Developed in-house. L Cell develops and manufactures its supplements in its own laboratory in Vilnius, Lithuania.
- Independently tested. The brand regularly commissions checks on declared ingredient content and unwanted substances. Available reports sit alongside the relevant products.
- The full ingredient picture. Our product tables distinguish the main compound from its botanical extract, with added zinc and vitamins listed separately.
- Powder or capsules. Many products come in both formats. Each has its own ingredient quantities, directions and pack size, so you can compare the details before choosing.
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Product development and manufacturing in Vilnius are part of L Cell’s own operation. The brand publishes its laboratory address and information about product testing; each supplement still needs to be considered individually.
The range includes GlyNAC with glycine and NAC, botanical extracts such as apigenin and resveratrol, and magnesium supplements. These are different ingredients, with distinct compositions and directions.
Research into an ingredient does not establish the effects of every supplement containing it. Our descriptions distinguish ingredient information from health claims applicable to a particular nutrient and dose.
Pravé Bio and L Cell
Pravé Bio, NUZBOZ s.r.o., is L Cell’s exclusive distributor for the Czech Republic. Our shop carries individual L Cell product ranges and their available formats.
We check ingredient identity, quantities and the full ingredient list. For botanical extracts, we distinguish the weight of the extract from the amount of the specified compound within it.
Powders and capsules from the same range may differ. For example, GlyNAC powder and the capsule version have different glycine-to-NAC ratios; the individual product tables show those differences.
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Laboratory testing and certificates
Ingredient testing and contaminant testing answer different questions. One measures the amount of an analysed ingredient; the other checks for unwanted substances such as heavy metals. The brand’s documentation includes GMP and ISO 22000:2018 certificates issued to Longevita Lab and H Drop B.V. Their stated scope covers the development and sale of food supplements and food snacks.
A management-system certificate does not replace a product analysis. A laboratory result applies to the identified sample, measured substances and method. It does not establish rejuvenation or another health outcome.
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| Manufacturing company : | L Cell Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Address : | Mokslininkų g. 2 Vilnius LT-08412 Lithuania |
| E-mail : | info@lcell.co.uk |
